"You will be transformed by what you read."
                                    ---Deepak Chopra

WORDS OF THE DAY>
11-13-12  articulate (v):  to express well in words/articulate (adj):  employing language clearly and forcefully
11-14-12  credence (n):  belief; mental acceptance
11-15-12  evince (v):  to display clearly; to make evident (example:  "did not evince any sign of panic")
11-16-12  feckless (adj):  lacking in spirit and strength; ineffective, weak, irresponsible, unreliable
11-19-12  cavort (v):  to romp or prance around exuberantly
11-20-12  derogatory (adj):  designed to belittle or degrade; disparaging
11-21-12  eulogy (n):  a formal statement of praise usually at the time of a person's death
11-26-12  decry (v):  to condemn; to express strong disapproval of

Period 1
Grade 12 English AP

Today, as part of the SLO process, students wrote a 3-paragraph response to informational text, i.e., a Wall Street Journal article entitled "The Power of the Powerless:  A Brother's Lesson."

Tomorrow, we shall complete the class code of chivalry.  Also, be prepared to tell me the title of the book you plan to read for the second quarter.  A writing assignment will follow!

Period 3
Grade 12 English CP

I collected the outlining assignment/deconstructing a critical essay.  I explained the outline structure I require for step two of the research paper process.  Please remember the due date for the next step which is Thursday, December 6th!

Tomorrow, I look forward to your "Cranstonbury Tales"!

Period 4
Grade 12 English CP

Class dropped today, E-day.  Do not forget, however, your outlines and your "Cranstonbury Tales".

Have a good night.  I hope to see you all tomorrow!